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Status
Released
Release
2010
Runtime
2h 12m
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"A mother's courage and a clash of cultures inspire the artist that transcends both"
The true life story of Leonie Gilmour, whose life crossed continents, wars and cultures, embodied with courage and passion in search of art and freedom. A tender and inspiring story of a remarkable woman who nurtures the amazing artistic talent of her son who has only one way to succeed and one person to guide him, as he grows into the world renown artist, Isamu Noguchi.
14 Cast Members
Emily Mortimer
Leonie
Shido Nakamura
Yone Noguchi
Christina Hendricks
Catherine
Mieko Harada
Umeko Tsuda
Jan Milligan
Isamu Noguchi
Keiko Takeshita
Setsu Koizumi
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Kiku
Kelly Vitz
Ailes Gilmour
Nichole Hiltz
Ethel Ames
Jay Karnes
Dr. Rumely
Marco St. John
Routolo
Mary Kay Place
Albiana
Takashi Kashiwabara
Michihiko Kawada
Lisa Mackel Smith
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